Political Chaos: Pakistan Must Act Now to Foster Dialogue and Reform

Official Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accounts operating outside Pakistan religiously are disseminating opposition to the diaspora over atrocities, electoral fraud, and human rights abuses happening within Pakistan. Such efforts portray the attempts by the regime to quell dissent, which included mass killings on November 26. Such efforts have found favor within the diaspora, who have expressed dissatisfaction with the government's actions. The PTI's narrative demands international attention and intervention in issues of this nature and portrays the government as an oppressive regime that suppresses opposition and pays no heed to human rights. The aim is to create international consensus and coerce the government into reform.

The PTI's characterization of Pakistan as a participant in transnational repression misinterprets the country's legitimate efforts to restore public order and transforms political disagreements into unfounded international allegations. The PTI diaspora's campaign exaggerates specific incidences to deceive the world audience, neglecting the larger context of Pakistan's legal and constitutional efforts to resolve political conflicts.

All the attempts of PTI to make these civilian casualties of November 26 into a political issue bring down the gravity of those events and distract focus from the core problems of their agenda. Seeking foreign interference in Pakistan's internal matters is not only a violation of all the principles of diplomacy but is also a threat to the stability of the nation and compromises its sovereignty as well. Such severe political instability and social unrest may be in store because of the rhetoric used to attract people to an unjust cause. It needs to be combated with a true sense of issues and real alternatives so that development and stability can be established in the country.

It is very misleading that the PTI leader Imran Khan is said to have blamed the United States (U.S) for the cipher and no-confidence motion. Now, it looks very hypocritical as the lobbies of Congress in the USA and UK are being hired to support Imran Khan. This action is very worrisome because this move works against the anti-foreign interference position that PTI had previously. These acts not only damage the trust in the leadership but also have a shadow cast upon the real motives and commitment towards Pakistan's independence.

PTI's previous leadership was not in favor of foreign interference in matters concerning Pakistan, and now it ironically waits for some international support to serve the politicking of its choice. This is a major proof of the inconsistency and opportunism of PTI's leadership. They might create instability in the country and violate its independence by taking help from other countries. This is exactly the opposite of what they said before, which proves that the party is willing to compromise national interests for political gains. These acts can be damaging to Pakistan's politics and relationships with other nations in the long run.

Pakistan cannot afford disorder with a population of 212.2 million. The economy is underperforming, the infrastructure is missing, and the healthcare facilities are poor. In addition, 22.8 million children are not enrolled in any educational institution, which escalates the crisis in education. The inflammatory rhetoric of PTI further deepens the schisms within Pakistan instead of bringing dialogue and amicable solutions to the nation's domestic difficulties. This method, instead of arresting development, deteriorates the gulf further in society. So much of what has to be sorted by Pakistan's political class goes beyond constructing solutions that build; rather, an all-important aim should have at least started.

Peaceful negotiations and dialogue are important parts of political disputes, of course. Participating in positive dialogue could be the key to preventing harm to the nation. Politics is typically to blame for the division and instability that eventually have detrimental effects on the country. Openness and nonviolent dispute-resolution techniques can make handling fundamental problems much easier while ensuring a simple and profitable future. This entails keeping the leaders above their conflicts and directing them toward the objectives of the nation so that political interests do not conflict with its growth and stability.